MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 22 -- Fredrikson and Byron, a law firm, issued the following news: Fredrikson welcomes back attorney Wendy A. Lisman as an officer in its Bank & Finance, Debt Finance and Private Equity groups. Lisman's practice focuses on representing private equity firms, private and public companies, and financial institutions in debt financing transactions. Lisman represents private equity sponsors, private and public companies and lenders in structuring and negotiating secured  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 21 -- The Minnesota Utilities Commission issued the following decision involving Otter Tail Power Co.: * * * INTRODUCTION ORAL ARGUMENT ITEM 1. Details 2023-058 *** E017/RP-21-339 Otter Tail Power Co. In the Matter of Otter Tail Power's 2023-2037 Integrated Resource Plan. 1. Should the Commission approve, modify, or reject Otter Tail Power Co.''s Minnesota Preferred Plan with AME? 2. Should the Commission approve Otter Tail Power Co.'s Settlement Agreement? 3.   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 22 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus posted the following statement on May 21, 2024, from State Sen. Michael Kreun, R-Blaine: * * * In the late hours of Sunday night, the legislative session came to a close. About 30 minutes before adjournment, Senate Democrats brought forward a mega-omnibus bill comprised of 8 other omnibus bills, including other unrelated provisions. The Senate President did not entertain debate or questions from Republican senators. Senator   more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 22 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on May 21, 2024: In the late hours of Sunday night, the legislative session came to a close. About 30 minutes before adjournment, Senate Democrats brought forward a mega-omnibus tax bill comprised of 8 other unassociated omnibus bills and several other unrelated individual provisions. The Senate President did not entertain debate or questions from Republican senators. Senator Eric Pratt (R-Prior Lak  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 22 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus posted the following statement on May 21, 2024, from State Sen. Karin Housley, R-Stillwater: * * * In the late hours of Sunday night, the legislative session came to a close. About 30 minutes before adjournment, Senate Democrats brought forward a mega-omnibus bill comprised of 8 other omnibus bills, including other unrelated provisions. The Senate President did not entertain debate or questions from Republican senators. Sena  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 22 (TNSres) -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news on May 21, 2024: On Saturday, May 18, the Minnesota Senate passed a $30 million aid package for rural emergency medical services (EMS) with unanimous support. The bill provides $24 million in emergency aid for EMS providers that are focused on services in Greater Minnesota. Another $6 million is dedicated to an innovative sprint medic pilot program. "In Greater Minnesota, it is crucial to e  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, May 22 -- The Minnesota Senate Republican Caucus issued the following news: In the final hour of the 2024 legislative session, legislative Democrats passed their partisan agenda by forcing through a mega omnibus bill. This legislation, which consists of nearly 1,500 pages, passed without time for the public or legislators to review and debate. Instead, Democrats broke the decorum and rules of both legislative bodies to force a vote on the bill. When the mega omnibus was br  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 22 -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: Taft is pleased to announce the firm has been honored with the Illinois State Bar Association's (ISBA) John C. McAndrews Pro Bono Service Award. The ISBA highlighted Taft's recent victories in appellate work and zoning cases. In addition, the firm has taken on pro bono immigration cases, representing asylum-seekers with applications before U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Taft also partners with the Public  more